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Graham Retires Again: Eagles Legend's Final Farewell
8 Sep
Summary
- Brandon Graham officially retires from the NFL after 16 seasons.
- He previously retired in March 2025 but returned for the 2026 season.
- Graham holds franchise records for games played and seasons with the Eagles.
Brandon Graham has officially retired from the NFL after an illustrious 16-season career, all spent with the Philadelphia Eagles. This latest retirement comes after a brief return to the team for the recently concluded 2026 season, having initially announced his retirement in March 2025.
Graham's decision was confirmed on Tuesday, marking the end of an era for the Eagles. He holds franchise records for most games played (215) and most seasons (16). His career highlights include a pivotal strip-sack of Tom Brady in Super Bowl LII, which secured Philadelphia's first Super Bowl title.
He concluded his regular season with 79.5 sacks and added 5.5 in the postseason. Graham had previously indicated that if he returned for a 17th season, it would be his final year. The Eagles are now focusing on their current edge rusher depth, which includes new additions Jonathan Greenard, A.J. Epenesa, and Arnold Ebiketie.
